UNLV shooter identified as professor with ties to Georgia, sources say

Law enforcement sources report the suspect in the deadly mass shooting at UNLV was a professor with ties to Georgia who had unsuccessfully sought a job at the school.

Florida men arrested after cocaine found in decorative water fountains during Texas traffic stop

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a K-9 unit stopped a 2014 Ford truck pulling a white utility trailer on I-10 near Schulenberg for a traffic violation and made a surprise discovery.

California inmate charged with attempted murder in attack on Kristin Smart’s killer

A twice-convicted killer has been charged with attempted murder for a prison yard attack on a fellow inmate convicted of the high-profile killing of California college student Kristin Smart, who vanished 27 years ago, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Texas shooting spree: Austin community raises concerns on APD communication

Some Austin residents who live near the crime scenes involved in Tuesday’s shooting spree are questioning why they were not notified of the threat posed by the suspected shooter, as he remained on the loose for hours.

Texas shooting spree: Families of victims in South Austin speak out

Family members of the victims in South Austin are speaking out after a shooting spree across Austin and San Antonio that left six dead and three injured.

Texas shooting spree: Neighbors in fear following deadly shootings

Why was a question left on many Austinites' minds Wednesday morning after a lone gunman went on a shooting spree that left six people dead and three injured.

UNLV Shooting: 3 killed after gunman opens fire on campus, suspect deceased

In a tragic incident at UNLV on Wednesday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed three fatalities and one person in critical condition following a shooting on campus. The suspected gunman is reported to be deceased.

Arizona man arrested following 'religiously motivated terrorist attack' in Australia identified

The arrest, according to police in Australia's Queensland state, was made in connection with an incident in December 2022 that officials have characterized as a "religiously motivated terrorist attack."

Texas shooting spree: Suspect had military, criminal background

According to law enforcement, Shane James, the suspect in the Texas shooting spree that killed six people in Austin and San Antonio, has a history in the military, and a history of mental health issues.

Texas shooting spree: 6 dead, 2 officers injured in Austin and Bexar County

Shane James is accused of killing four people and injuring two officers in Austin. He is also believed to be the person responsible for a double homicide in Bexar County.

Texas shooting spree: Suspect kills parents in Bexar County double homicide

The Bexar County Sheriff said 34-year-old Shane James Jr. killed his parents in a San Antonio home before making his way to Austin to continue his shooting spree.

War crime charges filed against Russian soldiers accused of torturing an American in Ukraine

Attorney General Merrick Garland says in announcing a war crimes case against four Russians accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine that U.S. authorities “will never stop working to bring those responsible to justice.”

BBB warns of "new twist" on delivery scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning busy holiday shoppers about a "new twist" on package delivery scams.

Texas Sex Offender Registry: Check for registered sex offenders in your area

The State of Texas requires those convicted of sex offenses to register as sex offenders and Texans can access the information to know who is living in their community.

DHS issues new guide to help houses of worship protect themselves

The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.

Parents relieved to be safely reunited with kids following shooting at Northeast ECHS

Northeast Early College High School parents are relieved after being safely reunited with their kids, following Tuesday’s lockdown stemming from the shooting of an Austin ISD Police sergeant.

How to safely store, charge lithium-ion batteries

A power source that has become a household item is raising alarms. AFD is warning people about fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries. 7 On Your Side Reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Colorado funeral home owners accused of mishandling 190 remains, appear in court

Relatives who knew or feared their loved ones were among the 190 abandoned bodies found decomposing in a Colorado funeral home watched in person for the first time as the owners of the business appeared before a judge.